Socialist Party (Noun)
Meaning
A political party in the United States formed in 1900 to advocate socialism.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Socialist Party of America was founded in 1900 by a group of socialists who wanted to create a more equal society.
- In 1904, the Socialist Party nominated Eugene Debs as its presidential candidate, who won over 400,000 votes.
- The Socialist Party of America argued that capitalism created class divisions and advocated for a more democratic economic system.
- The party's platform called for the nationalization of key industries, such as banking and energy, and the protection of workers' rights.
- During the 1920s, the Socialist Party of America began to decline due to internal conflicts and the rise of other progressive parties.